hangover

[hang-oh-ver]

noun

1. the disagreeable physical aftereffects of drunkenness, such as a headache or stomach disorder, usually felt several hours after cessation of drinking.

   Synonyms: nausea, qualm, sickishness, queasiness

2. something remaining behind from a former period or state of affairs.

3. any aftermath of or lingering effect from a distressing experience.

   the post-Watergate hangover in Washington.

hangover

/ ˈhæŋˌəʊvə /

noun

1. the delayed aftereffects of drinking too much alcohol in a relatively short period of time, characterized by headache and sometimes nausea and dizziness

2. a person or thing left over from or influenced by a past age

Word History and Origins

Origin of hangover¹

1890–95, noun use of verb phrase hang over

Example Sentences

"We prefer it for short surgeries like laparoscopic cholecystectomy because it avoids the 'hangover' caused by inhalational gases."

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As the entire country comes to terms with the monumental achievement - and the equally monumental hangovers - thoughts will inevitably turn to the finals themselves.

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The government shutdown is over, but the hangover from it isn’t.

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Draft beer, peanuts and big-screen sports... the scene is reminiscent of pubs worldwide, but in Saudi Arabia's capital, customers in white robes or black veils sip alcohol-free pints with no expectation of a hangover.

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"If something feels off, like a hangover that's way worse than normal or vision problems - get medical help fast."

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Related Words

• aftereffect 
• headache